THE WINE
Montes Folly is the iconic Syrah from steep, granitic slopes in Apalta, Colchagua Valley. Hand-picked fruit from low-yielding vines delivers a powerful yet finely tuned expression with extraordinary color and aromatic intensity. Fermentation and élevage are designed to shape structure without sacrificing freshness. The wine then ages 18 months in French oak (80% new, 20% second use), gaining polish, complexity and length. A Chilean benchmark Syrah built for both immediate impact and long aging.
VARIETAL COMPOSITION
Syrah 100%.
VINEYARD NOTES
Vines cling to the steepest hillsides of Finca de Apalta, where decomposed granitic soils with quartz and iron provide excellent drainage and natural low vigor. The site's warm days, cool nights and consistent breezes favor slow ripening, thick skins and precise acidity. Yields average 3.5-4 tons per hectare. Grapes are hand harvested, sorted and vinified in small lots; malolactic follows under controlled conditions. Ageing proceeds in French oak barrels for 18 months, 80% new and 20% second use.
TASTING NOTES
Opaque violet-red. Intense aromas of blackberry, blueberry and black plum rise with baking spices, mocha, leather and a subtle roasted-coffee note from French oak. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated yet balanced, with a dense core of dark fruit framed by ripe, assertive tannins and energetic acidity. Layers of cocoa, licorice and smoked meat add savory complexity. The finish is long, warming and mineral-tinged. Decant an hour; pair with lamb, rich beef cuts or slow-roasted pork shoulder.
